US Bridges

RTE I81 over East Brighton Ave

Fair

Onondaga County, New York · 1.3 MI N JCT Rts I-81+173 · Structure no. 000000001031539

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,653
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I81 over East Brighton Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE I81 over East Brighton Ave in Onondaga County, New York. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 41,653 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,084 by 2041. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE I81
CrossesEast Brighton Ave
Location1.3 MI N JCT Rts I-81+173
RouteInterstate 81
CountyOnondaga County
StateNew York
Coordinates43.02014, -76.14054
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,653 (2020)
Projected traffic60,084 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$8.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I81 over East Brighton Ave built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE I81 over East Brighton Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does RTE I81 over East Brighton Ave carry?

About 41,653 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is RTE I81 over East Brighton Ave?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I81 over East Brighton Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.